Artesian Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Artesian Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812May 8, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was prepared and served in a sanitary manner to minimize the risk of infection/cross contamination during 3 of 3 meal preparation and service observations. The dietary manager identified 50 residents received nutrition from the kitchen. Findings: On 05/05/26 11:45 a.m., the dietary manager was observed with visible facial hair performing tasks without wearing a beard guard. The dietary manager was observed to place grocery items in the refrigerator, then began to help with preparing lunch meals. A Food Distribution and Service policy, revised 10/2017, read in part, Food and nutrition services staff wear hair restraints (hair net, hat, beard restraint, etc.) so that hair does not contact food. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Jun 28, 2023

  Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to limit the number of flies in the facility. The Resident Census and Conditions of Residents form, dated 06/28/23, documented 48 residents resided in the facility. Findings: A facility Pest Control policy, not dated, read in part, .Our facility shall maintain an effective pest control program. On 06/25/23 at 2:45 p.m., a tour of the facility was conducted upon entrance. Multiple flies were observed in the halls, resident rooms, in the dining room, and in the kitchen. Flies were observed on resident's arms, clothing, dining room tables, and bedside tables. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF600Aug 5, 2021

  Based on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from abuse for one (#39) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The director of nursing (DON) identified 34 residents who resided in the facility. Findings: Resident #39 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with the diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] An admission assessment, dated 9/15/20, documented the resident was severely impaired with cognition, exhibited no behaviors, and required extensive assistance with activities of daily living. An initial incident report form, with an incident date of 12/31/20, documented an employee reported certified nurse aide (CNA) #2 smacked the resident on the leg twice. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF610Aug 5, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of an allegation of abuse for one (#39) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The director of nursing (DON) identified 34 residents who resided in the facility. Findings: Resident #39 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] An admission assessment, dated 9/15/20, documented the resident was severely impaired with cognition, exhibited no behaviors, and required extensive assistance with activities of daily living. An initial incident report form, with an incident date of 12/31/20, documented an employee reported certified nurse aide (CNA) #2 smacked the resident on the leg twice. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Aug 5, 2021

  Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident received adequate supervision and assistance to prevent falls for one (#39) of five sampled residents who were reviewed for falls. The facility failed to modify and evaluate interventions for effectiveness for a resident who had frequent falls. The director of nursing (DON) identified 34 residents resided in the facility. Findings: Resident #39 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and with diagnoses which included type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications, other specified depressive disorders, pain, dementia with behavioral disturbance, transient cerebral ischemic attack, and [CONDITION(S)]. […]